Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/10/26
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Dans un courrier daté du 25/10/01 20:50:55 Paris, Madrid (heure d'été), bampolsk@csc.com a écrit : > OK, ladies and gents, It's been a while since I lurked on this list, and > even longer since I posted anything. So, now I have an interesting > problem. I have an opportunity to purchase a brand new gorgeous Leica 0. > I'd really like to buy it. But, I've never bought a camera for the sake of > collecting (my kit includes an M6TTL, an M5, an M2 and a Leicaflex SL). On > the one hand, I really love this camera; on the other hand, the chances of > actually using it are slim to none (ok, maybe I'd run a couple of rolls > through for giggles just to see what Leica enthusiasts circa 1924 had to > deal with). In short, it is likely to live in its box, perhaps to be > brought out occasionally for the sole purpose of paying homage to Oscar > Barnack. Maybe eventually, I'd even buy a glass case for it. But!! The > idea of buying a camera simply to collect it really doesn't compute for me. > Does anyone have any good reasons why or why not to buy this beauty? Other > than that I love it of course. > > Regards, > > Brian > > I'm in the same situation Brian , I have a huge love for well made mecanical things , hence my love for V8 engines and Leica , but I have learned that this passion has to have some sort of utility . If you like that kind of things ( like the O ) , why not consider a mint and expensive IIIF ? I think you 'd pay even less than the the O for a mint IIIF . Add a descent foldable lens and a sporty viewfinder , and you've got your everyday camera , the one you slide under your pillow before sleeping ! I'm just wondering why I'm not doing this myself ? Take care Jo Goodtimes , France - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html